Hohenberg specialized in depicting the common man of 19th-century Germany

Key Features

The artist's eye for detail and capturing the essense of daily life is amazing

In The Final Bill Hogenberg imparts realism through his use of light and texture

Höhenberg specialized in depicting the common man of 19th-century Germany

Item Details

Width:
46 5/8 Inches

Height:
35 Inches

Period:
1815-1918

Origin:
Germany

Subject:
Miscellaneous

Artist:
Wagner-Hohenberg, Josef

Josef Wagner-Höhenberg1870-1939 | German

The Final Bill

Signed "Wagner Höhenberg" (lower right) Oil on canvas

German genre artist Josef Wagner-Höhenberg displays his discerning eye for detail in this beautiful composition. Though his subjects are concentrated on the daily life of everyman, Höhenberg imparts a superior level of realism through his use of light and texture.

Höhenberg specialized in depicting the common man of 19th-century Germany, mostly in public gathering places engaging in work and play activities. He frequented pubs and other meeting spots for his models, preferring to offer a glimpse into the more humorous and relaxed side of everyday life.